A wild duck hanging on the tether
1688
oil
canvas
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
1688
oil
canvas
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
Dominant colour
A wild duck hanging on the tether is a 1688 oil by Cornelis Biltius, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
This painting features a wild duck hanging from a tether, its body facing downwards. The duck's feathers are predominantly white, with a brown head and black spots on its wings and tail. A small table supports the duck, accompanied by a brass horn with a spiral design. The horn is positioned on the left side of the table, while the duck occupies the right side. The background of the painting is a plain, off-white color. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the scene. To learn more about this technique, explore the world of chiaroscuro.
Cornelis Biltius or Cornelius Biltius (The Hague, baptized 12 November 1653 – in or after 1686) was a Dutch still life painter originally from The Hague who worked in various locations in Germany.
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